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How to set automation (CI-CD)

Posted on March 10, 2025
Flask React Node.js
Asked by nashurgessa

scp file to server.

2025/03/10 09:38:58 error copy file to dest: ***, error message: dial tcp ***:22: connect: connection timed out
drone-scp error:  error copy file to dest: ***, error message: dial tcp ***:22: connect: connection timed out

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Bobby Iliev

Site Moderator

• March 11, 2025

Hey @nashurgessa,

That error usually means your CI server can’t reach your Droplet over SSH (port 22). A few quick things to check:

Double-check the IP address — make sure it’s correct.
Make sure SSH is running on the Droplet: sudo systemctl status ssh
Check that port 22 is open — if you’re using DigitalOcean Cloud Firewalls or ufw, allow SSH access.
If you’re using a CI/CD provider like Drone, make sure your Droplet allows connections from their IPs — some providers use dynamic IP ranges, so you may need to allow a wider range.

Let me know which CI you’re using and I’ll help you tweak the config.

- Bobby